By Fred Mulinzi
Kigali, Rwanda
Morocco will submit a joint bid together with Spain and Portugal to host the 20230 FIFA World Cup
His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco made the announcement on Tuesday through the Minister of Education, Preschool and Sports, Chakib Benmoussa during an event at the Serena Hotel in Kigali, Rwanda.
During the same function, King Mohammed VI together with the Rwanda President, Paul Kagame had been recognized by CAF President, Dr. Patrice Motsepe in their effort and contribution towards developing the game on the continent.
In a message read during the function Benmoussa read the message from the King of Morocco announcing about the joint bid would bring together Africa and Europe, the northern and southern Mediterranean, and the African, Arab and Euro-Mediterranean worlds.
“With that in mind, I would like to announce, before this assembly, that the Kingdom of Morocco has decided, together with Spain and Portugal to present a joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup,” read Benmoussa.
“This joint bid, which is unprecedented in football history will bring together Africa and Europe, the northern and southern Mediterranean, and the African, Arab and Euro-Mediterranean worlds. It will also bring out the best in all of us- in effect, a combination of genius, creativity, experience and means,” the message added.
This is Morocco’s sixth bid to host the FIFA World Cup after unsuccessful attempts on 1994, 1998, 2006, 2010 and 2026 editions.
